The Men's R3 Hi-Loft Jacket is Patagonia's warmest layering piece made of Regulator fleece, engineered for maximum thermal value and minimal weight when layered under a shell.

Top-level technical insulation with maximum thermal value, minimal weight - and a helping of warm fuzzy. The R3 Hi-Loft Jacket is Patagonia's warmest layering piece. Compressible and resilient, it's perfect as a toasty midlayer, or on its own in chilly, dry weather. Made of high-loft Polartec Thermal Pro polyester fabric, the plush R3 wicks moisture, dries quickly and caches heat when temperatures plunge. Polartec Power Stretch panels under the arms and down the sides allow for a clean fit, full mobility and enhanced durability. Soft microfleece lines the collar, cuffs and hem; two handwarmers and a zippered chest pocket keep stash secure; a drawcord hem traps heat.

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